MOVIES
How many ghosts show up in the movie A Christmas Carol?
4
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
In The Polar Express, how many roles does Tom Hanks play?
6
What holiday game popular for families with young kids was invented in the 21st Century?
Elf on the Shelf
Visions of which food danced in children's heads as they slept in the poem "'Twas The Night Before Christmas?"
Sugar plums
Who recorded the melancholy holiday hit “Hard Candy Christmas” in 1982?
Dolly Parton
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
Eight (no Rudolph!)
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
True or False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays.
False. It’s closer to one pound.
“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?
Hawaiian
The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
The Marines
In the 1964 movie, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, what was the name of Rudolphs elf friend?
Hermey
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold Coins
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
Whose recording of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” topped the U.S. charts in 1949?
Gene Autry
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?
Star Wars
How many natural Christmas trees are sold in the US each year?
Approximately 25–30 million
What is a Bûche de Noël?
A traditional French yule log cake
What Christmas song was originally written to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?
President Theodore Roosevelt